The headline news from May 16, 2016

The archive of all headlines from May 16, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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An American ISIS Cell: The Story of 3 U.S. Recruits

NBC News  16/May/2016 00:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 00:30:07

The guitarist and his partners have enlisted scores of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants. What does his struggle illustrate: the excessive regulation facing developers, or the ability of the rich to get their way? Weekend ReportLatest Headlines BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 02:30:09

Both hospitals quickly worked to fix inspectors' concerns, but patient advocates said the reports show how infection control practices can lag even at top hospitals that had recently responded to bacteria outbreaks. MUSIC

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Dying Infants and Failing Hospitals Beset Venezuela

New York Times  16/May/2016 03:30:05

The country’s economic crisis has exploded into a public health emergency. In hospitals, supplies are lacking, electricity goes out, equipment is broken and patients lie in pools of blood.

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Dying Infants and Failing Clinics Bedevil Venezuela

New York Times  16/May/2016 05:00:06

The country’s economic crisis has exploded into a public health emergency. In hospitals, supplies are lacking, electricity goes out, equipment is broken and patients lie in pools of blood.

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Top U.S. job-killing companies

CNN  16/May/2016 06:30:03

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 06:30:08

Now the inveterate militant Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is trying to open a new chapter by making peace with the Afghan government. BUSINESS

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CNN  16/May/2016 07:00:04

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CNN  16/May/2016 08:30:03

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 09:45:08

A review of election records and interviews with almost a dozen political consultants confirms that as many as 18 propositions -- from legalizing marijuana to redirecting the proceeds of a fee on paper bags -- will land on the Nov. 8 statewide ballot. World

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CNN  16/May/2016 10:30:03

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CNN  16/May/2016 10:45:01

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An American ISIS Cell: The Story of 3 U.S. Recruits

NBC News  16/May/2016 10:45:04

ISIS UnCovered

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Hospital Crisis ‘Like Something From the 19th Century’

New York Times  16/May/2016 11:15:05

Venezuela’s economic crisis has exploded into a public health emergency. In hospitals, supplies are lacking, electricity goes out, equipment is broken and patients lie in pools of blood.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 12:15:07

A review of election records and interviews with almost a dozen political consultants confirms that as many as 18 propositions -- from legalizing marijuana to redirecting the proceeds of a fee on paper bags -- will land on the Nov. 8 statewide ballot. Politics

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From Silicon Valley to Syria: An American ISIS Cell

NBC News  16/May/2016 13:00:07

ISIS UnCovered

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As Trump Plans Attacks on Clinton, Little Is Off Limits

New York Times  16/May/2016 13:30:06

Donald J. Trump plans to bring up Bill Clinton’s infidelities and the Benghazi attacks and try to paint Hillary Clinton as corrupt.But Mrs. Clinton has flourished against past rivals who have tried to humiliate her. “Just getting nasty with Hillary won’t work,” Mr. Trump said.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 14:15:06

Raves have been halted at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the recently shuttered Sports Arena and the county fairgrounds. Now, San Bernardino county residents follow suit in trying to end the festivals. Politics

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EnvironmentHottest April ever as record-breaking temperatures continue

The Guardian  16/May/2016 14:30:06

Latest monthly figures add to string of recent temperature records and all but assure 2016 will be hottest year on record

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 14:45:06

Raves have been halted at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the recently shuttered Sports Arena and the county fairgrounds. Now, San Bernardino county residents follow suit in trying to end the festivals. Insomniac’s «Beyond Wonderland 2013» -Electronic Dance Music Festival

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Digital divideHow infrastructure gap leaves parts of rural America isolated

The Guardian  16/May/2016 16:30:06

Low population density means phone and internet companies don’t upgrade services – but in the Navajo Nation vital infrastructure was never installed

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 17:00:09

The Supreme Court announced a compromise ruling on contraceptives that allows women working for religious organizations to receive free birth control coverage, but without the involvement of their church-based employers. Supreme Court

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Supreme court punts on challenge to Obama’s contraception mandate

The Guardian  16/May/2016 18:00:09

Justices order lower courts to find compromise in case involving faith-based organizations who hold moral objections to Obamacare contraception rules

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 18:00:11

In a short, unanimous decision, the justices said that the Catholic charities and government attorneys have agreed in recent weeks that women working for religious organizations may 'receive cost-free contraceptive coverage' without infringing the religious rights of the church-based employers. Supreme Court

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4-4 splitSupreme court punts on challenge to Obama’s contraception mandate

The Guardian  16/May/2016 18:15:05

Justices order lower courts to find compromise in case involving faith-based organizations who hold moral objections to Obamacare contraception rules

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Supreme court punts on challenge to Obama’s contraception mandate

The Guardian  16/May/2016 18:30:07

Justices order lower courts to find compromise in case involving faith-based organizations who hold moral objections to Obamacare contraception rules

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 18:45:07

In a short, unanimous decision, the justices said that the Catholic charities and government attorneys have agreed in recent weeks that women working for religious organizations may 'receive cost-free contraceptive coverage' without infringing the religious rights of the church-based employers. CALIFORNIA

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Justices’ Order on Birth Control Case: Work Out a Compromise

New York Times  16/May/2016 19:15:06

The case was brought by religious groups that objected to having to provide insurance coverage for contraception for their female workers.The ruling appears to be the latest indication that the eight-member Supreme Court is exploring every avenue to avoid 4-to-4 deadlocks.

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Justices’ Orders on Birth Control Case: Work Out a Compromise

New York Times  16/May/2016 19:45:03

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 19:45:07

In a short, unanimous decision, the justices said that the Catholic charities and government attorneys have agreed in recent weeks that women working for religious organizations may 'receive cost-free contraceptive coverage' without infringing the religious rights of the church-based employers.Supreme Court shields online databanks from being sued over minor mistakes

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Justices’ Order on Birth Control Case: Work Out a Compromise

New York Times  16/May/2016 20:00:06

The case was brought by religious groups that objected to having to provide insurance coverage for contraception for their female workers.The ruling appears to be the latest indication that the eight-member Supreme Court is exploring every avenue to avoid 4-to-4 deadlocks.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 20:30:12

In a short, unanimous decision, the justices said that the Catholic charities and government attorneys have agreed in recent weeks that women working for religious organizations may 'receive cost-free contraceptive coverage' without infringing the religious rights of the church-based employers.You can't sue 'people search' sites for getting your information slightly wrong, Supreme Court rules

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 20:45:08

In a short, unanimous decision, the justices said that the Catholic charities and government attorneys have agreed in recent weeks that women working for religious organizations may 'receive cost-free contraceptive coverage' without infringing the religious rights of the church-based employers.Supreme Court makes it harder to sue 'people search' websites for getting information slightly wrong

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TSA Lines Causing Frowns? Bring in the Clowns! (and Tiny Horses)

NBC News  16/May/2016 22:00:06

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Supreme court punts on challenge to Obama’s contraception mandate

The Guardian  16/May/2016 22:00:09

Justices order lower courts to find compromise in case involving faith-based organizations who hold moral objections to contraception rules

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TSA Lines Causing Frowns? Send in the Clowns! (and Tiny Horses)

NBC News  16/May/2016 22:15:06

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2016 22:30:09

'T' plays with Barbies, competes in girls volleyball, paints her nails - and is transgender. This is her story of transition at a West L.A. elementary school. NATION

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